Luka Doncic made NBA history by becoming the first player to achieve six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks secured a 142-124 victory against the Detroit Pistons.
The 25-year-old Slovenian surpassed Russell Westbrook’s previous record of five in a row from 2017, delivering an outstanding performance with 39 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds on Saturday.
Doncic also extended his own record with a fifth consecutive 35-point triple-double, showcasing the remarkable level of play he is currently maintaining, according to Mavericks coach Jason Kidd.
Dallas, led by Kyrie Irving’s 21 points, secured their second consecutive win after a three-game losing streak, bringing their record to 36-28, trailing only the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference Southwest division.
In another notable NBA game, the Denver Nuggets achieved their highest-ever halftime lead of 78-44, ultimately winning 142-121 against the Utah Jazz. Jamal Murray tied his season-high with 37 points, and Nikola Jokic added 26 as the defending champions improved their record to 44-20, tying with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second seed in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder (44-19).
NBA leaders Boston Celtics, coming off two consecutive losses, returned to the winning column with a resilient 117-107 victory against the Phoenix Suns.
Jayson Tatum contributed 29 points, complemented by Jaylen Brown’s 27, as the Celtics improved their record to 49-14. Despite Kevin Durant’s impressive season-high of 45 points for the host Phoenix team, the Celtics showcased their resilience.
Jayson Tatum emphasized the importance of responding positively, stating, “It’s all about how you respond. [If] you want to be a special team, you’ve got to do a good job responding. We bounced back in a positive way.”
In another matchup, Keldon Johnson’s 22 points led the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors, who played without Stephen Curry.
Klay Thompson’s 27 points off the bench couldn’t prevent the Warriors (33-30) from facing consecutive defeats for the first time since January. Both Curry and San Antonio’s star rookie Victor Wembanyama were sidelined due to right ankle injuries as the struggling Spurs improved their record to 14-50.
